There are lots of innocent people in jail. So yes, you need a lawyer.

This is a general Q&A site. You have made a statement, not asked a question.

You have no grounds for a lawsuit IMO....

The actions of the store were likely legal. If you have been charged, you need a defense attorney.

This is not a law firm. You will need to reach out to a lawyer on your own to discuss. If you are saying you have been AWOL since 1988 that is...

This is a Q&A forum. You have made a statement, but have not asked a question.

If he has already been convicted it is obviously not going to be dropped. The only person he should be asking is his attorney, but he is likely...

We don't know who "they" are or what they are suing you for, so we can't answer this. Perhaps a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney would help.

No. No there is not..............................

From your post it does not appear there is anything you can do but seek medical treatment.